Rudraksha - The Divine Bead
The Tears of Lord Siva that are Rudraksha, are the original Vedic Beads of Power worn by the Yogis of India and the Himalayas for thousands of years to maintain health and to gain self empowerment and fearless life on their path to Enlightenment and Liberation. The many Devotees of Truth who deliberately live their lives according to Eternal Natural Law that is Sanatana Dharma Know that Rudraksh Beads are a Gift from The Almighty God and are a Natural Birth Right of the Mankind.
The Holy Rudraksha Beads are based in the Absolute Field of Consciousness and they manifest in the Relative Field for the good of all concerned to help relieve sin and suffering and pain world wide. Rudraksha Beads have been used for thousands of years as an aid to Self Empowerment and the Fearless Life..
Shiva Purana describe Rudraksha's origin as Lord Shiva's tears. He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees. Lord Siva has many aspects indicated by His 1,008 names Lord Siva is responsible for creation, evolution and dissolution. Lord Siva dances creation out of existence at the end of time and then after an appropriate time He destroys the silence itself by dancing and the activity of His dance gives rise to the appearance of Narayana and causes creation again.
Through the grace of Lord Siva we are able to come to a state where we stop identifying with the Relative aspect of ourselves and come to know our true identity as one with the Absolute. This is the death of death itself. This is immortality. It is the total destruction of all limitation and all sorrow in our lives and this miracle can only be brought about by the power of Lord Siva.
That is why He is called Lord Siva the Auspicious One. He destroys our limitations and our fears. He is the very embodiment of total kindness. He is the Lord of Yogis presiding over Transcendental Knowledge. Om Nama Sivaya.
Lord Siva is also known as Rudra and the Lord of Tears. The meaning of the name Rudra is traceable to the Vedas and said to be derived from rud (dravayita) he who drives away sin or suffering.
Eight different aspects of nature are the direct manifestations of Rudra and they are Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space, The Sun, The Moon and the Life Force. Anything good and auspicious, anything that keeps us healthy and happy and anything that helps us attain freedom from pain and misery is Rudra. Sri Rudram is one of the five scriptural texts chosen by the ancients for constant repetition and meditation. The five are the Upanishads of one's own Sakha, The Bhagavad Gita, The Vishnu Sahasranama, Sri Rudram and Purusha Suktam.
Vedic Literature states
As by pouring water at the root of a tree, all its branches are nourished, by pleasing Sri Rudra through Rudrajapa, all the Devas are pleased. One attains Bhukti and Mukti, enjoyment of life as well as freedom from the ills of the world by the chanting of Sri Rudram with devotion into the entire universe, to that Rudra let our salutations go Vedic Literature shows that the Rudraksa Bead was created from the tears of Rudra, the fierce form of Lord Siva thus endowing it with medicinal and Spiritual Powers. Each of the many types of Rudraksa Beads have a governing Diety and specific powers and properties.
Two of the most important rules to be observed in the Asta avarana that are the eight aids or protections are the uttering of the five syllabled formula or Mantra that is Namah Sivaya and the wearing of the Sacred Rudraksha.
The One Mukhi Rudraksha is the symbol of Godhood, Supreme Truth and Attainment of Eternity. The One Mukhi Rudraksha is itself Lord Shankar and it is the main among all Rudrakshas of all faces. It is ruled by the Sun and enlightens the Super Consciousness.
It brings the power of Dharana to the wearer meaning the power to concentrate the mind on an object.
The wearer of One Mukhi Rudraksha gets his mental structure changed and he begins to feel renunciation from the worldly affairs and naturally inclines towards GOD.
His mind begins to concentrate on the Supreme Element that is Partattva Dharana cha jayate Tatprakashnam thus the discoverers of Aatma Tattva must wear 1 Mukhi Rudraksha.
This is the best of all Rudrakshas. Peace and pleasure abide in the house where One Mukhi Rudraksha is worshipped.
The person who worships it obtains not only all the worldly pleasures during his life span but also remains unaffected by them. One Mukhi Rudraksha is found in two shapes round and the half moon shape. Round Rudraksha is highly praised in our ancients texts but it is very rare and more of a myth.
One mukhi Half moon is easily available and found in a family tree of Rudraksha from India and Srilanka. From the point of view of importance there is no difference between them. Therefore it must be real and pure in whatever shape it may be. The cost of One Mukhi Round is more than the half moon shaped Rudraksha.
Excerpts from Puranas
11th Skand Chapter V verses 25 and 26 it is stated "According to Jabala instinct for wearing Rudraksha results only after attaining the perfection of Vedas and blessings of Lord Siva during preceding births"
In Chapter VII verse 23 it is stated "Rudrakshas infused with Bija mantras should be worn. One Mukhi Rudraksha helps envisioning the Partattva"
Chapter 57 Translated by Bhatta 1989 it is stated in verse 38 to 39 " The Rudraksha of one mouth is virtually Siva It removes the sin of brahmanacide. Therefore one should wear it for the destruction of all (ones) sins. He would go to Siva's heaven and rejoice with Siva. O Kartikeya a man would obtain a Rudraksha of one mouth due to great religious merit and due to Siva's favour and would also obtain Kailasa "
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One faced Rudraksha should be capped with gold or silver and should be worn round the neck or be placed at the worshipping place, chanting the mantra. Getting up in the morning the devotee should salute the one faced Rudraksha first, pronouncing mantra.
Major Benefit
Enlightens the Super Consciousness, provides improved concentration and mental structure changes specific to renunciation from worldly affairs. The wearer enjoys all comforts at his command but still remains unattached
- Om Hreem Namah
2 Mukhi Rudraksha effectively control the malefic effects of Moon such as diseases of Left eye, kidney, intestine in physical level and in the spiritual level such as lack of harmony in relationship etc.
Two faced Rudraksha has natural two lines or faces. It is oval in shape and is available in two varieties Nepal and Haridwar (India).
It is the symbol of ArdhaNareeshwara, a joint image of the Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (Shakti). It brings unity like the family unity in form, speech and Meaning.
Being capable of getting riches and virtuous off springs by wearing two faced Rudraksha, it's wearer becomes capable of leading peaceful and sacred life and the wearer's family finds the reverence and faith continuously increasing among them.
Removing the differences of opinions between the Teacher & the pupil, the father and the son, the husband and the wife, and friends, it establishes unity between them.
Major Benefit
Blesses the wearer with 'UNITY'. It could be related to Guru-Shishya, parents-children, husband-wife or friends. Maintaining ONENESS is its peculiarity.
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Rituals for wearing
Taking three beads of the two faced Rudraksha and fastening them with red thread and touching it with the idols of Lord Shiva & goddess Parvati (Shakti) and chanting the mantra 2 Mukhi Rudraksha should be worn around the neck.
3 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is known to be one of the most powerful Rudraksha for stopping all problems created in the past and existing in the present moment and about to take place in the Future.
This Rudraksha Bead combined with appropriate Mantras helps to dramatically change a persons life for the better in the 40 days it takes to complete an initial Mantra Discipline. The 3 Mukhi Rudraksha Bead is a life saver.
The wearer feels its influence by attaining success in his efforts, favourable means, learning and knowledge.
Its best virtue is that it makes the wearer free from chronic fever certainly. It contains the Trinity of Gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.
Excerpts from Books of Knowledge
Suta said - Rudraksha is a favorite bead of Siva. It is highly sanctifying. It removes all sins by sight, contact and japas Translation: SIVA said - If a man is not liberated after Meditation and acquisition of Knowledge, he shall wear Rudraksha. He shall be freed from all sins and attain the highest goal. A Rudraksha of 3 Faces always bestows means of enjoyment. As a result of its power all lures become firmly established. O! daughter of king of mountains thus I have explained to you the different types of Rudrakshas based on the number of faces.
THE LORD said - The one with three mouths is Fire Himself; the sin earned in the past births of him on whom it remains is burnt as fire burns fuel. A wise man obtains that fruit which is obtained by worshipping Fire or by rites of honoring Fire or by offering the oblation of ghee; and also obtains heaven. He who wears a Rudraksha of three mouths on his body is like Brahma on the earth. It would burn all the sins due to wicked deeds collected in birth after birth. There would be not disease in his belly; he would not be sick. He is never defeated, and his house is not burnt by fire. These and all other fruits are obtained and destructive weapons also are warded off. Nothing inauspicious happens due to wearing of Rudraksha of three mouths i.e. when a Rudraksha of three mouths is worn on one's person.
Kalagni Rudra replied - The one with three faces is Fire Himself, which on wearing pleases all the three Fire deities. In the Introduction Section of the Book RUDRAKSA Planetary Correlations and Astrological Implications of Rudraksha are detailed as follows - Its ruling planet is Mars, which astrologically represents fire. This planet governs blood, head, neck, ears, testis, bone marrow, genital organs, kidney, red blood corpuscles (RBC) Vitamin K. This mukhi is supposed to cure diseases such as, blood defect, plague, small pox, blood pressure, weakness, bone fracture, disturbed menstrual cycle, spontaneous abortion, ulcer, wounds, etc. caused by the malefic effects of Mars.
Three Faced Rudraksha has three natural lines. Its ruling planet is Mars and it is the symbol of god Agni (fire). The Agni purifies every thing in the same way, the wearer of 3 Faced Rudraksha gets rid of the sins that he had done in his past life and returns to the purely true life. It is the best for those who have fallen prey to inferiority complex or fear stricken and suffer from self hatred or mental strain. In a short time after wearing it, the wearer feels its influence by attaining success in his efforts, favorable means, learning and knowledge. Its another best virtue is that it makes the wearer free from chronic fever certainly. Modern physicists and allopathic doctors accept that the patient of the fever that comes after every 3 days, is cured. It contains the Trinity of gods Brahma and Vishnu and Mahesh and the trinity of Gunaas Sattva, Rajas and Tamas and the three spheres: The Sky, The Earth and The Paatal with their divine powers. For its divine powers this bead is the most sacred and powerful and the best.
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Major Benefit
The wearer gets free from sins or wrongs from his life and returns to purity . Ideal for those who suffer from inferior complexes, subjective fear, guilt and depression.
Rituals for wearing
Taking three beads of the three faced Rudraksha, wash them with the Ganga jal and unboiled milk, Chanting the mantra wear them in the neck.
4 mukhi Rudraksha has four linings from head to bottom at equal distance. Its ruling planet is Mercury. The power of Brahma exists in its whole effectiveness and Divinity. Being influenced by the creative wisdom of the four headed Lord Brahma, it gives the wearer the creative power and provides him learning and knowledge.
The dull mined students must wear it. And it is beneficial to scientists, researchers, intellectuals, artists, writers and journalists. In mythology it represents Goddess Saraswati and Brahma.
Malefic effects of Mercury include intellectual dullness of mind, lack of grasping and understanding power, difficulty in effective communication and also neurotic conditions of mind.
The 4 mukhi also governs logical and concrete and structural thinking. It increases wit and intelligence.
If the three beads of four faced Rudraksha are fastened in the right hand nobody can be stand to face to the wearer.
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Major Benefit
The wearer gains power of creativity when blessed. Increases memory power , wit and intelligence
Rituals for wearing
Taking three beads of four faced Rudraksha fasten them in a red thread, wash it with the Ganga water and unboiled milk, paint it with the sandal wood and wear it chanting the mantra.
5 mukhi Rudraksha is the form of Rudra named Kaalagni. The wealth, in the form of learning that man gains in the world, should be apparent and permanent only then it is meaningful.
Five faced Rudraksha is useful for this purpose. In the long run we lose our power to maintain the learning that we have gained and at last it vanishes. We forget the acquired learning or cannot remember the lost learning only after wearing the five faced Rudraksha.
Agni (fire) purifies the metals and similarly five faced Rudraksha rectifies all the vices and faults of Jeeva and makes him pure and Jeeva gains the form of Pashupati i.e. the Lord of all creatures after becoming free from the animal instincts.
By wearing its mala the wearer's mind remains peaceful. There is no suspicion about the fact that the wearer of Five faced Rudraksha mala never gets untimely death.
A mala of five face rudraksha is also worn. It keeps the blood pressure normal. And the fear of untimely death disappears. If three beads of Five faced rudraksha are dipped overnight in water in a glass and the water drank in the morning on empty stomach, then the person gets free from blood pressure and related illnesses.
The wearer of five Mukhi gains health and peace. It increases memory also. Five Mukhi Rudraksha monitors blood pressure and cardiac ailments. Affects all major Chakra points.
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Rituals for wearing
Taking three beads of 5 faced rudraksha equal to the size of Amla and string in red thread. It should be worn after touching it to Shivalinga and chanting the mantra.
Major Benefit
Wearer gains health and peace. It increases memory also .
6 mukhi Rudraksha is the center of the power of Lord Shiva's second son, Kumar Kartikeya. It gives learning, wisdom and knowledge and increases will power. Moreover, it saves us from the worldly sorrows.
A combination of four face rudraksha and six face rudraksha enhances the vocal & mental power of the wearer amazingly.
It is very good for company managers, businessmen, journalists and editors etc. It also governs genital organs. Its ruling planet is Venus. Venus governs Genital organs Throat, Valor, Sexual pleasure, Love, Music etc.
It's malefic effects can cause diseases and problems in above. Wearing six Mukhi rudraksha helps in controlling the malefic effects of Venus and increases the concentration.
Six Mukhi rudraksha is very dear to Lord Kartikeya and is the source of his energy.
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Major Benefit
Saves from the emotional trauma of worldly sorrows and gives learning, wisdom and knowledge. Affects understanding and appreciation of Love, Sexual Pleasure, Music and Personal Relationships .
Rituals for wearing
aking three beads of Six faced Rudraksha and stringing them into a red thread and meditating upon Swami Kartikeya it should be worn chanting the mantra. It is ideal to be worn on right hand.
7 mukhi Rudraksha is the symbol of Anang shiva. Seven faced rudraksha is saptmatradhi Daivat, saptashyadevat and saptmuni Daivat.
It represents Goddess Mahalaxmi. Good health and wealth is blesses to him who wears Seven Faced Rudraksha. Those who are suffering from miseries pertaining to body, finance and mental set-up should wear it.
By wearing seven face Rudraksha man can progress in business and service and spend his life happily. Seven mukhi rudraksha may be worn on a regular basis. It affects entire psychological and physical neurophysiology.
It sublimates the malefic effects of Shani. There is no taboo written in authentic Puranas to be followed while wearing them.
They have a life of thousand years if well taken care of. They should be preserved in a locker or at some safe place since they are considered as very valuable.
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Major Benefit
It should be worn by those who are suffering from miseries pertaining to body, finance and mental set-up. By wearing this man can progress in business and service and spends his life happily.
Rituals for
Take two beads of seven faced rudraksha stringed into a red thread and wear it chanting the mantra. It can also be kept in safe (lockers & cash box) after chanting these mantras.
8 mukhi Rudraksha is the second form of reflection of the first son of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesh and is one who is worshipped prior to other gods.
Eight linings present on it makes it a very effective Rudraksha. Its wearer becomes unaffected by miseries physical, divine or mental.
It sets the wearer free from the sin caused by telling a lie. It gives the wearer all kinds of attainments Riddhies and Siddhies and leads him to Shivloka. His opponents are finished i.e. the minds or intentions of his opponents are changed and all obstacles in his path are removed.
Ruling planet is Rahu hence helpful in sublimating the malefic effects of Rahu. It's malefic effects are similar to that of Shani or Saturn as in 7 mukhi. It is held responsible for causing sudden effects.
Snake bites are also the result of malefic effects of Rahu. Wearing 8 faced rudraksha keeps a check on the malefic effects of the planet Rahu. Ideal for writers and intellectuals.
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Major Benefit/h4>
Removes all obstacles and brings success in all undertakings. It gives the wearer all kinds of attainments - Riddhies and Siddhies . His opponents are finished i.e. the minds or intentions of his opponents are changed.
9 mukhi rudraksha is the form of the Goddess Durga (Shakti). It contains the power of Nine Deities. The worshippers of the supreme power Shakti must wear this Rudraksha.
All the Rudraksha are the symbol of Lord Shiva but Nine faced Rudraksha contains special Nine qualities. It increases self-power. It makes us concentrate our mind and it also creates the belief that as by hiding the head into the lap of mother, all the fears of a child finish, similarity its wearer becomes fearless.
The blessings of the Mother remain with him who always wears it. Nine faced Rudraksha gives the wearer both devotion and salvation.When invoked, the mother Goddess blesses the wearer with lot of energy, powers, Dynamism and fearlessness, which are useful to live a life of success. Gives Bhoga and Moksha. It's ruling planet is Ketu (Dragon's tail).
There are some articles in the world, that give prosperity and some others provide salvation. Both these characteristics are contradictory.
The things that give worldly pleasures can not give salvations. Practising rituals to worship the Shree yantra and the wearing of the nine faced Rudraksha, give both the worldly pleasures and the salvation.
By wearing nine faced Rudraksha the man gets blessings from Shakti, the Supreme Mother. By this the wearer gets endurance, bravery, courage and his name and fame spreads all around. His devotion in god increases. His will power is strengthened.
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Major Benefit
Wearer is blessed with lot of energy, powers, Dynamism and fearlessness, which are useful to live a life of success.
Rituals for wearing
Taking one bead of nine faced Rudraksha, get it capped in gold or silver and string in red thread. It should be worn chanting the mantra.
Lord Vishnu, major god of Hinduism and Indian mythology, popularly regarded as the preserver of the universe. Some Puranic literature refers to him as the eternal, all-pervading spirit and associates him with the primeval waters believed to have been omnipresent before the creation of the world.
So regarded, Vishnu is depicted frequently in human form, sleeping on the great serpent Shesha and floating on the waters.
One hand holds a lotus; a second holds a conch; a third holds a discus (which always returns by itself after being thrown); and the fourth carries a mace.
The petals of the lotus are believed to symbolize the unfolding of creation; the conch is said to symbolize that from which all existence originates; and the discus and the mace reputedly were obtained by Lord Vishnu as rewards for defeating the God Indra.
Lord Vishnu is said to possess also a special sword called Nadaka and a special bow called Sarnga. His wife is Goddess Lakshmi (also known as Shri), goddess of beauty and fortune. He rides a huge creature, half bird and half man, called Gandara. His home is in a heaven called Vaikuntha (where the Ganges River is believed to flow from its source at Vishnu's feet).
The god has a thousand names, the repetition of which is regarded as an act of devotion. The representing deity of 10 mukhi is Lord Narayana (The Preserver). It helps the wearer to overcome difficult times and ensures that the wearer and the family of the wearer is protected. It creates a feeling of security.
It works like a shield on one's body and drives evils away. Wearer is protected from influence of evil spirit , ghosts and black magic. There is no ruling planet for this bead and it pacifies all negative planetary energy. One wears this by the blessings of Lord Mahavishnu. Excellent for narayana bhaktas (devotees). One gets the power to concentrate well. Also aids in devotion and meditation.
Excerpts from Holy Books
21 Ten Mukhi Rudraksa is Visnu and removes all the tears and troubles due from planets, evil powers and snakes.
22 Wearer of Rudraksa on hair tuft on the crown, in ear, in neck, in hand and in abdomen attains the status of Siva, Visnu and Brahma.
A Rudraksha with 10 Faces is General of an army and is also Visnu Himself. It sublimates the malefic effects of planets, evil powers and eliminates snakes.
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Major Benefit
This contains the influence of ten incarnations and the ten directions. It works like a shield on one's body and drives evils away .
Rituals for wearing
Take one bead of ten faced Rudraksha string it in a red thread after capping it in gold or silver and wear it chanting the mantra.
11 Mukhi Rudraksha is regarded as the light mass of Lord Rudra Shiva (Eleven Rudras). For the devotees of Lord Shiva it is the most effective and most successful Rudraksha. There are eleven Rudras and the eleventh Rudra is Lord Hanuman and taking his name ghosts and evil spirits run away.
He is full of learning, virtues, cleverness and wisdom. Therefore, all these virtues are filled in the man who wears this eleven faced rudraksha. It makes the wearer strong, wise, healthy and without disease. This Rudraksha is the symbol of Indra, the king of Gods.
It gives the wearer permanent happiness. It means that pleasure and happiness come to the man who worships Indra and makes him happy.
It relieves the wearer from the fear of sudden death. It induces courage and confidence in the wearer to lead an adventurous life. It also helps in practicing meditation and religious rituals and removes the problems of yogic practices.
11 mukhi represents the 11th rudra which is Lord Hanuman. According to ancient texts the fruit obtained after donating 100 cows is obtained instantaneously by wearing this bead.
The wearer is blessed with wisdom, right judgment, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life, fearlessness and success. It helps in Meditation and yoga sadhanas by removing problems in Yogic practices. Gives self control of all senses and thus removes addictions. Lord Indra also rules this rudraksha. The wearer gets name and fame and material comforts.
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Major Benefit
Blesses wearer with wisdom, right judgment, powerful vocabulary, adventurous life , fearlessness and success. Above all, it also protects from accidental death. It also helps in Meditation and removes the problems of yogic practices.
Rituals for wearing
Take one bead of eleven faced Rudraksha, cap in gold or silver and string in a red thread. It should be touched to the Shivalinga and should be worn chanting the mantra.
The 12 Mukhi Rudraksha is the Centre of Brilliancy and Lustre and Radiance and Strength of 12 forms of the God The Sun (SURYA). The wearer of this Rudraksha gets the quality of Surya to move continuously with brilliant radiance and strength. This Rudraksha gives knowledge and riches and all the earthly pleasures and is found miraculously effective.
The 12 Mukhi Rudraksha is one of the most important Rudraksha to be worn by any person who needs to attract knowledge and riches and all the earthly pleasures. This Rudraksha is the most useful for the administrators.
The person who wears the 12 Mukhi Rudraksha gets administrative capacity limitlessly. The 12 Mukhi Rudraksha must be worn by politicians and businessmen and aspirants of name and fame.
Wearing 12 mukhi Rudraksha increases self image and motivation. Gives happiness and material gains and protects from accidents.
Associations
| Birth Nashotah | Ruling Planet | Rudraksha |
|---|---|---|
| Krittika | Surya | 1 Mukhi, 12 Mukhi and 11 Mukhi |
| Uttaraphalguni | Surya | 1 Mukhi, 12 Mukhi and 11 Mukhi |
| Uttarashadha | Surya | 1 Mukhi, 12 Mukhi and 11 Mukhi |
| Singh | Surya | 1 Mukhi & 12 Mukhi |
Excerpts from Holy Books
11th Skand Chapter V verse 25 to 26 it is stated "According to Jabala, instinct for wearing Rudraksha results only after attaining the perfection of Vedas and Blessings of Lord Siva during preceding births".
| The 12 Gifts of Surya | |
|---|---|
| Om Mitraya Namaha | Light of Universal Friendship |
| Om Ravaye Namaha | Light of Compelling Radiance |
| Om Suryaya Namaha | Dispeller of Darkness or Ignorance |
| Om Bhanave Namaha | Shining Principle |
| Om Khagaya Namaha | All Pervadeing Light |
| Om Pushne Namaha | Light of Mystic Fire |
| Om Hiranyagarbhaya Namaha | Golden Colored One Healing Gold |
| Om Marichaye Namaha | Light obvious and subtle as at dawn and dusk |
| Om Aditaya Namaha | Light of the Sage an aspect of Vishnu |
| Om Savitre Namaha | Light of Enlightenment |
| Om Arkaya Namaha | Light That Removes Afflictions |
| Om Bhaskaraya Namaha | Brilliance The Light of Intelligence |
it is stated "Twelve Mukhi appeases Surya and provides the benefit that accrues from Gomedha and Asvamedha yajnas. It dispels fear of armed men, horned animals and lion. Its wearer never suffers from physical and mental pains. Thus it makes the man fearless and trouble free to lead the life like the god himself."
Major Benefit
Wearer gets the quality of the sun - to rule and to move continuously with brilliant radiance and strength. Good for ministers, politicians, administrators, businessmen and executives. Removes worry, suspicion and fear. Increases self image and motivation.
Rituals for wearing
Take one bead of twelve faced Rudraksha, it should be capped in gold or silver and stringed in red thread and wear in neck chanting the mantra.
13 mukhi Rudraksha is the form of the king Indra. Lord Indra becomes happy, if it is worn. It gives riches. If a man wears, he is upgraded, his honour increases. It fulfills all the earthly desires and gives eight accomplishments (Siddhies), and the god cupid (Kamdeva) pleases with the man who wears it.
"Kartikeya samo gyeye sarva Kaamarth Sidhidah. "This Rudraksha provides all attainments connected with chemical science. The researchers of medical science reach new horizons of success by wearing this thirteen face Rudraksha.
Raso Rasayanam Chaiva Tasya Sarva Prasidhyati
Nobody can face the wearer of this Rudraksha during any debate is also an accepted truth.
When invoked, showers all possible comforts of life one can ever desire. Gives hypnotic power of attraction (Vashikaran) to the wearer. It also gives the wearer material gains. The effects of wearing 13 mukhi rudraksha are similar to that of six Mukhi rudraksha.
It is helpful for meditation and spiritual attainments. It is suggested to cause material upliftment. It increases the mental power of the wearer amazingly. It should be kept safely as Rudraksha are long life assets and gives the wearer benefits in all fields.
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Major Benefit
Showers all possible comforts of life one can ever desire. It gives riches and honor and fulfills all the earthly desires and gives eight accomplishments ( Siddhies), and the god cupid ( Kamadeva) pleases with the man who wears it.. It is helpful for meditation and spiritual and materialistic attainments.
Rituals for wearing
Taking one bead of thirteen faced rudraksha, it should be strung on red thread and washed with Spring Water or unboiled milk. Then it must be worn chanting the mantra.
14 Mukhi Rudraksha is found most rarely and it pleases Lord Shiva to give the wearer His company. It is the most precious divine thing Deva Mani. It awakens the sixth sense organ by which the wearer foresees the future happenings.
Its wearer never fails in his decisions. Its wearer gets rid of all the calamities, miseries, worries. It provides the wearer safety and riches. It is a very powerful antedote for Saturn miseries and provides miraculous cures to several ailments.
It is recommended to be worn on chest as a necklace, on forehead on third eye region or on right arm. It helps in achieving moksha (salvation) from the world which is the essence of human life. The wearer of 14 mukhi rudraksha becomes divine and becomes dear to Lord Shiva.
Excerpts from Holy Books
Vidyesvara Samhita Translated by Shastri 1973 A Rudraksa with fourteen faces is the highest Siva. It shall be worn on the head with great devotion. Mantra is OM
THE LORD said - If a man always wears on his head or arm a Rudraksa with fourteen mouths, the mass of Sivas's power, he is always honored and approached by gods due to the greatness of this religious merit Sacred Hymn for the 14 Mukhi Rudraksa is OM NAMO NAMAH
A man wearing fourteen mukhi Rudraksa on his forehead himself becomes Siva, hence its greatness is indescribable. One who wears even one bead on the forehead is always worshipped like Brahmins and gods and attains moksa. Chapter V, GOD said- There is no need to describe the greatness of Rudraksa again and again. It should be worn always for it is superior to all. Those men who wear either the rosary of Rudraksa or even one bead on their head, get rid of all pains, sorrows and sins and attain all the credits. Such men on chanting the names of Siva become superior to all other men.
According to Jabala, instinct for wearing Rudraksa results only after attaining the perfection of Vedas and Blessings of Lord Siva during preceding births He cannot be killed. He roams like Rudra among other creatures on earth and is worshipped like Siva by all including deities
LORD SIVA said - A Rudraksa with fourteen faces is God Srikantha Himself. It gives Moksa liberation to all the kith and kin of past generation and its wearer himself attains moksa.
page 59, Rudraksa by Mr. Subas Rai- Fourteen Mukhi is held to sublimate the malefic effects of Saturn.
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Major Benefit
Most precious divine gem - Deva Mani. It awakens the sixth sense organ by which the wearer foresees the future happenings. Its wearer never fails in his decisions. Its wearer gets rid of all the calamities, miseries, worries. It protects from ghosts, evil spirits and black magic . It provides the wearer safety , security and riches and self power .
Rituals for wearing
Fourteen faced Rudraksha should be capped in gold or silver and stringed in red thread and wear in neck or be kept on the worshipping place chanting the mantra.
Ganesh Rudraksha bears a Trunk like elevation as is seen on the face of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva.
Ganesha, the elephant-headed God of success and overcoming obstacles, is also associated with wisdom, learning, prudence, and power.
He gives 'Riddhi-Siddhi' He is the first to be worshipped in the beginning of any auspicious occasion. Ganesh Rudraksha provides the wearer perfection in every sphere in life and the grace of Lord Ganesha is received by him.
The Ganesh Rudraksha Bead is really special due to the way it grows the thorny protrusions of the outer surface of the Bead.
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Rituals for wearing
The Ganesh rudraksha can be kept at the place of worship and should be daily worshipped to gain the blessings of "Riddhi-Siddhi Dayak" Sri Lord Ganesha.
Two naturally joined Rudraksha called Gauri Shankar is regarded as the form of Shiva & Parvati. It is so much full of influence that it causes the development and expansion of universe due to its being the unified and identified form of the Lord Shiva and the Goddess Uma.
This form becomes the cause of expansion of the universe providing fertility. It makes the husband and wife identify each other. Therefore it is regarded the best thing for peace and comfort in the family. So, it is the most preferred gift as ancient texts mention that gifting rudraksha accrues punya (good karma).
If a man worships Gauri Shankar at his worshipping place, the pain and suffering and other earthly obstacles are destroyed and the peace and pleasure of family are increased. In Puranas the bead of Gauri Shankar is regarded the best for happy family life.
A sannyasi (saint) wearing a garland or Kantha of 32 beads of Gauri Shankar, becomes Lord Shiva incarnate, it is believed. When any recommendation is in need of a synergistic enhancement to accelerate the effects of the Mala design, Gauri Shankar is recommended and is added directly on the back of the neck over the spine where the Kundalini flows.
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Major Benefit
Regarded the best for peace and comfort in the family. If a man worships Gauri Shankar at his worshipping place, the pain and suffering and other earthly obstacles are destroyed and the peace and pleasure of family are increased.
Rituals for wearing
Keep in altar. In mornings offer incense and chant Om Namah Shivaya.
Many get confused with the shape and size of rudraksha . One should not seriously worry about it. Just see that the Mukhi is well defined, corns and contours are natural, and there are no cracks near the central hole. The bead has to be lustrous and healthy and devoid of deep cracks and insect holes .
The beads are ancient vedic beads of power and they work by Touch , Sight, Worship or Possession . So you may wear them or hold them or keep them in your pocket or altar for worship .
Rudraksha is hot in nature. Some people cannot wear it . Their skin shows signs of allergy. In that case you may keep the beads in Puja room and offer daily prayers, Can ladies wear? Yes, they can, According to our holy books, Rudraksha can be worn at all times by everybody.
All can wear, Ancient texts have not limited wearing of these beads to any caste, religion or sex, Some ancient texts also talk of animals wearing them and achieving salvation .
Can children wear One Mukhi rudraksha I would say 'No'. We must avoid. One Mukhi rudraksha needs high degree of self control which growing children may not be able to cope up. Children however respond very well to other lower mukhi rudraksha
Shiva Purana describe Rudrakshas origin as Lord Shiva's tears. He had been meditating for many years for the welfare of all creatures. On opening the eyes, hot drops of tears rolled down and the mother earth gave birth to Rudraksha trees .
Yes, Rudraksha is classified as a seed of ELAEOCARPACEAE family and has many medicinal properties. It is widely used in preparation of Ayurvedic medicines.
Could be any number of years. If well protected, can be passed on from generation to generation, Can we wear in ring No, Please avoid. Hands get dirty often. Purity of the bead gets affected Does it bring luck Yes, Shiva Purana specially describe that Lakshmi stays where Rudraksha is.
Shastras do not describe. They are very rare to find, yet available. They are considered to be very auspicious and lucky.
We read in Puranas that Rudraksha are to be worn in different numbers on the different parts of the body like head, neck, both wrists, both fore arms, waist, abdomen etc. What is the purpose, Yes. It is true for those who desire to acquire Special Siddhis. The number of beads is very important when wearing on different parts of the body like 27 or 54 or 108 for neck , 32 for throat , 6/11/15 for arms, 5 for waist etc .
Yes, Very much, Only the therapist should be a well experienced person. Rudraksha beads work on physical , emotional and planetary and karmic levels to heal a person and this kind of healing is most deeprooted.
Yes, Take a glass of water. Dip few beads of five Mukhi rudraksha in it, preferably after sun set. Drink it when you get up in the morning, before any other intake. Do not use copper glasses.
Does Rudraksha help Sudden Nervousness? Yes, Keep a big avla size 6 Mukhi Rudraksha with you. Whenever you feel nervous due to sudden shock and feel cold, just hold it tight in your right palm for ten minutes. You will regain your confidence and body will start warming up.
Rudraksha are available from 2 mukhi till 27 mukhis. The five faced Rudraksha are found easily and abundantly. One faced Rudraksha round variety has never been found till date and is thus a myth. A variety of Rudraksha called 1 mukhi half moon is thus sold in its place which is genuine and belong to a family tree of rudraksha. This bead is found easily and price is also not high. How ever there are suppliers who sell this half moon variety also at exorbitant prices taking advantage of the rarity of round 1 mukhi rudraksha
Round 1 mukhi rudraksha however is the most highly sold bead and is faked in many forms by unscrupulous suppliers. Many of these beads are made from berries and betel nuts and Areca nuts. Some have a stem implanted in them artificially to give a real look. Also some suppliers sell fake 1 mukhis which have Serpent, Trishul, Lingam etc carved on them. A real Rudraksha does not have these markings. Rudraksha having 2,3,4,6 and 7 faces are found abundantly and hence their prices are not high. Fake rudraksha are made by carving extra lines in these lower mukhi beads to obtain the rare and higher priced higher mukhi beads.
Also some scrupulous people fake Gauri Shankar Rudraksha by gluing together two Rudraksha beads. But these can be again detected by little experience and awareness. Please note that the idea of informing about Fake Rudraksha is not to scare away people, but to make them aware. Genuine rudraksha sold are also available in plenty naturally. But it is the greed of suppliers to make more money that forces them to deal in fake beads. Also in the case of rare Rudraksha beads of higher mukhis fakes are sold by such suppliers to satisfy the increasing demand of these beads .
It is not very difficult to recognize a real Rudraksha. On account of its increasing importance and price, it is made artificially also and these artificial Rudrakshas are also being sold in market. Artificial Rudraksha used to be made long ago by using wild berry seeds or nuts or wood. But now this is an outdated technique and the Nepal suppliers of today are making these by carving out extra lines in a lower mukhi bead to get a higher mukhi bead, or hiding extra lines to obtain a rare lower mukhi bead and even by gluing together parts of rudraksha beads to obtain another rudraksha.
Thus these fake rudraksha look externally like real rudraksha and thus have to be examined more carefully. But in these artificial Rudraksha, no facet can be made as real as the ones that are in the genuine ones and can easily be detected by an experienced eye. Here the facet (Mukh) means deep lining from the upper part to the lower part of Rudraksha. Looking at these deep linings-facets one can recognize real Rudraksha. One needs to use magnifying glass for this purpose and examine for artifically carved lines (which are generally very sharp) and glued surfaces on the bead.
There are many other criteria written to recognize Rudraksha, such as the sinking and floating of Rudraksha in the water and revolving between two coins. But it is not a correct criterion. Even an unripe but genuine Rudraksha may float in the water, and a non genuine ones made out of wood impregnated with lead or by tampering a real rudraksha may sink. Therefore, we should not bother about these suspicions and false notions. The Rudraksha should be brought from a genuine supplier who is accountable to the people, and who would accept returns.
Buying rudraksha is like buying Gems in which buyers buy from a trusted supplier only and thus buyers needs to consult other previous buyers for the genuine suppliers and their experience of dealing with them, before taking a decision to purchase these beads.
Another thing to be noted is that rudraksha being a natural product, it is available in many qualities from low, medium,high to collector. A buyer should avoid low quality beads which are light weight, have broken surfaces and are unshapely and have extremely dry surface. These beads rarely provide any effect. One should go for rudraksha which are heavy, bright, lustrous, shapely and emit a positive vibration.
